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Chikako Usui recognized as ‘Connector of the Year’ by the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis

Chikako Usui recognized as ‘Connector of the Year’ by the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis

Long before she was formally recognized, the UMSL professor has been a connector of people, corporations and cultures....

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Looking for a free trip to Japan? UMSL sociologist has you covered

Looking for a free trip to Japan? UMSL sociologist has you covered

The 2014 St. Louis/Ishinomaki Friendship Program is open to middle and high school students, 7th-11th grade, who are at least 12 years old at the time they apply. ...

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Scholar receives grant to create Japan, St. Louis exchange program

Scholar receives grant to create Japan, St. Louis exchange program

The devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in 2011 spurred Chikako Usui to create an exchange program between St. Louis and Ishinomaki, Japan, one of the hardest-hit areas....

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